Transport permits

Geographical authorisation for unmanned aerial vehicles

Requesting entry into geographical areas with drones

If you want to fly over geographical areas with drones, you may need to apply for a permit.

Operating licence for unmanned aerial vehicles

Apply for an operating permit for drone flights with a risk ("special" category)

You may fly a drone without prior permission if you meet the relevant requirements. However, if the operation poses an increased risk to bystanders, you must apply for an operating permit in advance.

Recognition of Bundeswehr service periods as experience in aircraft maintenance

If you are seeking a Part-66 aircraft maintenance license and already have qualifications, you can apply for approval of bonus points. This may (partially) waive the requirement to provide evidence of module examinations.

Apply to the Federal Aviation Office for an examination for technical personnel

To take the examination for technical personnel, you must apply to the LBA. The exam is necessary if you are seeking a Part 66 license, want to add a type entry or change, renew or delete restrictions on your PvL permit.

Report an incident during the transportation of dangerous goods by air

Have you been involved in accidents and incidents involving the transportation of dangerous goods by air, or have you noticed any violations? Then you must report this to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) within 72 hours.

Applying for an exemption and overflight permit for the transportation of dangerous goods by air

If you want to transport dangerous goods that are actually prohibited by air, you must apply for a special permit or an overflight permit.

Apply for approval of aviation security equipment for secure supply chain entities and air carriers

Under certain conditions, you can apply for approval to use aviation security equipment as part of the secure supply chain.

Apply for an operating license for unmanned aircraft (UAS) in the "special" operating category

In order to operate an unmanned aircraft (UAS) in the "special" operating category in Germany, you need an operating license. Depending on your place of residence or principal place of business, you can apply for this from the Federal Aviation Office or your state aviation authority.

Apply for frequency allocation for analog railroad mobile radio

You can apply to the Federal Network Agency for frequency allocations for analog railroad mobile radio.

Acquiring licences, authorisations or permits with a view to starting and operating a business

If you are setting up a business, you can find here information on the procedures, formalities and authorisations you have to follow.

Point of Single Contact

The pan-European network of  Points of Single Contact can provide you with details of any legal requirements and help you to complete relevant procedures.

Permit for oversized and heavy goods traffic Issue

If you want to transport a load with a particularly large vehicle on public roads, or if the load exceeds legal dimensions, you must apply for a permit.

Applying for matters in connection with a Part 66 license

If you do not yet have a European Part-66 license, you can apply for an initial Part-66 license under certain conditions. You can also apply to the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt for other matters relating to the German Part-66 license.

Apply for changes to the AOC (dry lease-in, dry lease-out, transfer of supervision, special permits).

If you wish to change your operating license and air operator's certificate (AOC), you can apply for this under certain conditions. The changes include the registration and deregistration of aircraft, transfers of supervision and special permits.

Display or apply for a wet lease

If you, as a German airline, wish to use aircraft under wet lease agreements, you must apply for or notify us of this.

Apply for approval, modification or deviation of an aircraft maintenance program

You must have a maintenance program, the so-called Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP), approved for an aircraft or a fleet of aircraft. You must also have changes or deviations to the AMP approved.

Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC): Apply for issue and submit ARC

If you wish to operate an aircraft, you will need an Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).

Apply for aviation security program for foreign air carrier

If you want to operate flights to Germany as a foreign airline, you must apply for approval of an aviation security program under certain conditions.

Secure supply chain Germany: Apply for approval as a transporter, known consignor and regulated supplier or agent

If you as a company wish to provide a service as part of the secure supply chain, you can apply for a corresponding status under certain conditions.

Apply for aviation security program for German air carrier

If you are a German airline wishing to operate flights within the European Union (EU), you must apply for approval of an aviation security program under certain conditions.

Apply for a change to the aviation security program for a foreign air carrier

If you, as a foreign air carrier, wish to change your aviation security program, these changes must be approved by the Federal Aviation Office.

Applying for permits for aircraft operations

If you operate aircraft, in certain cases you will need permits from the German Federal Aviation Authority for your flight operations - for example, when transporting dangerous goods or flying in low visibility.

Apply for change in aviation security program for German air carrier

If you, as a German airline, wish to change your aviation security program, these changes must be approved by the Federal Aviation Office.

Applying for permits for helicopter flight operations

If you operate helicopters, in certain cases you need permits from the Federal Aviation Office for your flight operations - for example, for air rescue services or helicopter winch operations.

Apply for approval of a dangerous goods training program in the aviation sector

Would you like to offer dangerous goods training in the aviation sector? Then you need an approved training program. The maintenance of approvals and changes are also subject to approval.

Apply for an operating license for the cross-border operation of unmanned aircraft (UAS) in the "special" operating category

Are you registered as an operator of unmanned aircraft (UAS) in an EASA member state other than Germany and would like to operate a UAS in the "special" operating category in Germany? Then you need a permit for this.

Applying for exemptions and alternative verification procedures to European aviation law

Do you need approval for an exemption from European aviation law or an alternative verification procedure instead of the Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC)? If so, you must apply to the Federal Aviation Office, provided it is responsible in your case.

Submitting complaints to enforce passenger rights in rail, bus and boat transport

Do you have cause for complaint after a train, bus or boat trip? Then you can contact the Federal Railway Authority (EBA).

Applying for a transfer license for the intra-Community transport of civil explosives

If you wish to transfer or transport civil explosives to, through or out of Germany, you must first apply for a transfer permit from the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM).

Applying for transportation of war weapons within the federal territory

You require a permit to transport war weapons within the Federal Republic of Germany.

Apply for transportation of war weapons by ship or plane outside the federal territory

Do you want to transport war weapons outside the Federal Republic of Germany on German-flagged seagoing vessels or in aircraft registered in the German aircraft register? Then you need a permit.

Report the transfer of firearms or ammunition from Germany as an arms dealer

If you are an arms dealer or arms manufacturer with a general transfer permit and are transporting firearms or ammunition from Germany to the EU area, the Schengen states and Northern Ireland, you must report the transfer to the Federal Office of Administration.

Request exemption from full and partial application of the Technical Specification for Interoperability (TSI)

Does the current Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) prevent or hinder the approval of your rail vehicle? Then in certain cases you can apply for an exemption from the application of the TSI.